H. ‘Little Willie’
Hosta ‘Little Willie’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | V-6a (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by K. Walek of the American Hosta Society, Hosta 'Little Willie' is a miniature cultivar of unknown parentage. It forms a dense, low mound of blue-green leaves with white margins, the leaf undersides bearing a glaucous bloom.
In the Garden
'Little Willie' reaches approximately 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter and 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) in height at maturity, making it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small perennials such as miniature ferns or Heuchera species. Its compact size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in containers. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may damage the foliage, the small, dense habit of 'Little Willie' can make it less conspicuous to browsing animals than larger hosta cultivars.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 2.8 in (7.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | white with .1 to .2in (0.3 to 0.5cm) wide, green, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom underneath; overall |
| Seasonal colour change | centers change to light green as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | small dense mound |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-6a, miniature size):
- H. ‘X-rated’ (2001)
- H. ‘Cute as a Button’ (2009)
- H. ‘Littlest Angel’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lydia’ (2009)
- H. ‘Masquerade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mighty Moe’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3474. How we check this data.